A New York 14-day notice to quit for non-payment of rent is a document used by landlords to inform tenants who have not paid rent that they have 14 days to pay or vacate the property. In cases of non-compliance, it can lead to legal eviction actions. If rent is five days overdue, landlords are also required to send a written notice about the delay. Though not always legally mandatory to be in writing, unless stated in the rental agreement, such written notices are advisable for legal protection.
Governing Law — RPAPL § 711(2).
Notice Period for Rent Payment — 14-days § 711(2).
Grace Period: 5-days. In New York, landlords can charge a late fee of $50 or 5% of the rent, whichever is less, if rent is over five days late.
Delivery Methods
In New York, three accepted methods for proper notice delivery are:
- Personal Delivery: Notice is personally delivered to the tenant, not by the landlord or owner.
- Substituted Service: If the tenant is unavailable, notice is given to a resident or worker on the property, followed by mailing two copies to the tenant.
- Conspicuous Service: After two failed delivery attempts in a day, the notice is taped to the tenant’s door, with two copies mailed the next weekday.
